Cures For Asthma: Asthma Cure Labeled "Impossible"
According to current medical thinking, there are no cures for asthma. Personally, we doubt that. If our bodies are given the proper conditions, they can certainly heal themselves and eliminating toxins and living a super-healthy lifestyle just might 'cure' asthma, although we certainly cannot guarantee this result, of course.
| Regardless, all medical authorities do agree that asthma can be "managed". By this, they mean there are no outbreaks of the disease, which isn't as good as a cure, but it's certainly second best. Infrequent and minimal outbreaks will allow all asthma patients to live an active and normal life, although we certainly counsel you not to label yourself a patient. Managing your asthma means that you shun whatever agitates your air passages, because that is the very definition of asthma = super sensitive airways. |
Some of the most common triggers that you should avoid, in order to cure or minimize your breathing difficulties are:
Cold air in winter months. Wear protection over your throat and nose whenever possible.
Excessively dry air. Airways need moisture to operate properly. Inside your home, the humidity should stay between 30-50%. This will keep you moist inside, while not providing conditions for vile molds and spores to grow.
Pollen in the spring and fall can irritate airways so keeping the windows closed and staying inside during these few weeks may help.
Smoke of any kind is especially irritating. Avoid such situations, especially people who smoke cigarettes. Secondhand smoke is as bad for you as smoking yourself, which hopefully no asthmatic will ever do.
Sadly, pets can cause asthmatic outbreaks. Either limit your contact or eliminate them altogether from your household.
Flu or a cold can trigger an attack. Wash your hands often and step up your Vitamin C intake if you are threatened by one of these nasties. Echinecea also builds the immune system. Many doctors recommend a flu shot, although we don't agree. There are other, more natural, ways to boost your immune system.
Stay active, but if excessive activity bothers your breathing, limit yourself to more gentle activities than don't unduly stress your lungs. A moderately fast walk on a beautiful day won't bother most lungs, but will build your immune system and your body in countless ways.
Some folks are allergic to sulphites, which are in such foods as wine, preserved meat (pastrami, corned beef, etc.) and dried fruit. Simply don't eat these foods and any others that trigger an attack. This requires that you pay careful attention to what you eat so that you can figure out a cause and effect.
Many asthmatics are bothered by dust mites. Keep bedding and other soft materials very clean by washing at least once a week in very hot water. There is also non-allergy bedding that doesn't use artificial products and there are dust resistant mattress covers. Buy the best vacuum system you can afford to keep your home as clean as possible.
Many household and personal products have chemicals that definitely are injurious to anyone with sensitive lungs. Some of these are air fresheners, paint odors, all kinds of cleaners, perfumes and even underarm deodorants.
Use exhaust fans when cooking or showering in the bathroom. A de-humidifier is a big help for the basement or any other damp areas.
Appliances like heaters, furnaces and stoves, (especially the wood-burning kind) emit gases and particles that can trigger asthmatic outbreaks. Frequently change the filters on these and have them checked at least once a year to minimize any output.
While these may or may not be cures for asthma, all of these will minimize and reduce any outbreaks. That is definitely worth doing. The less we suffer with this nasty disease, the better!!!
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